Paraffin Pillar Blend Wax

Paraffin Pillar Blend Wax – Kerawax 4600

A professional grade, superb quality paraffin pillar blend wax for pillar candle making. It is also suitable for moulded candles, votives and wax melts. Our pillar wax has a creamy and smooth appearance perfect for luxury high end pillar candles. This wax boasts world class scent throw, requires no additives, has a long shelf life and gives a superb gloss finish. As with all pillar blends, this wax will require two-three pours and will self-release from moulds. Your pillar candle should be cured for 48 hours before test burning at room temperature. For best results we recommend to use with our LX series wick for clean and long lasting burn.

Moulds
Moulds should be clean and at room temperature. Your moulds may need “conditioning” before using Kerawax 4600. If your candle does not release well after setting, clean the mould, re-melt the wax and re-pour. This will have “conditioned” the mould.

Colour
Most dyes work with Kerawax 4600; powder, liquid, chips, blocks, etc. Pigments do not dissolve in Kerawax 4600. When using powder dyes heat the wax to 80°C, add the dye and mix until dissolved. Powder dyes may also be dissolved in fragrance and then added to the melted wax, be sure the dye has dissolved completely before adding. When using powder dyes dissolved in fragrance, liquid dyes, colour blocks, chips or no dye heat the wax to 70°C. If you wish to make your candle darker or “richer” add a little black dye to the colour you are using.

Fragrance
Kerawax 4600 may be used with almost any fragrance at levels up to 10 -12%. Burn pool size and depth greatly affect scent throw so correct wicking is paramount. Some fragrances may react poorly with the wax causing bleed, objectionable surface finishes or poor flame quality. In this case try a lower concentration, a different fragrance or manufacturer to eliminate it.

Melting
When using pre dispersed or no dye at all, heat the wax to 70°C. For powder dye use, heat the wax to 80°C, add the dye and mix until dissolved. Undissolved powdered dyes will be seen as dark specs on the bottom of the mixing container Temporary high temperatures such as 90°C have no adverse effect as long as the wax is cool ed back down quickly. Higher temperatures may cause the wax to discolour. Allow the wax to cool to your desired pour temperature, add the fragrance and mix well. Be sure to stir/mix the wax while melting. Avoid using containers containing copper and zinc as this may accelerate discolouration. Stainless Steel is the material of choice although mild steel is acceptable. Digital temperature probes are readily available and are a safer choice than the traditional Mercury in glass type.

Pouring
Pour temperatures may vary according to mould type & size, fragrance & dye used and the effects you want to achieve. Scent should be added and mixed right before pouring or at higher temperatures if desired. If you experience difficulties with your pour temperature try a lower or higher temperature in increments of 10°C. Consider pouring into pre heated moulds for an extra glossy finish. Double-Pour: When using Kerawax 4600 two pours are required with larger candles such as 3 & 4 inch pillars. Do the first pour at 65°C by filling the mould to the top and allowing the candle to cool until it’s still warm with a congealed centre that has no liquid. If the top of the Mould (bottom of the candle) has “skinned” over and left a void inside, poke two holes into the candle near the wick and pour a second time at 60°C.

Candle Cooling and Mould Release
Cool undisturbed candles at room temperature (about 25°C). The Moulds should be about ¼ to ½ inch apart to allow air circulation for even cooling. Kerawax 4600 is self releasing. Spray silicone Mould release may be used in the unusual event of sticking. If difficult Mould release is experienced, placing the Mould/candle in the refrigerator for a few minutes will cause the candle to release. Candles should be allowed to sit undisturbed for 48 hours before test burning.